National Heritage Essay Contest finalists announced

The Old Capitol Sertoma Club has announced the finalists of this year's National Heritage Essay Contest. The topic of this year's essay was: "What do you believe could be done to encourage more compromise between members of the U.S. Congress?"

The finalists are:

? Ava Otoadese, South East Junior High School.

? Levi Geyer, Clear Creek Amana Middle School.

? Wingel Xue, Northwest Junior High School.

? Zach Starman, North Central Junior High School.

They will be honored at a luncheon at noon Thursday at the University Club. The overall contest winner will be announced during the luncheon and will receive $500 and a recognition plaque.

In addition, the winner's school will receive a traveling trophy until next year's contest.

Each of the other finalists will receive $100. Also, each school that participated will receive a $100 donation to be used in the school's social studies classroom.

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National Heritage Essay Contest finalists announced

The Old Capitol Sertoma Club has announced the finalists of this year's National Heritage Essay Contest. The topic of this year's essay was: 'What do you believe could be done to encourage more